Baird, CA

Historical community (former settlement) in Shasta County, California

Baird is a historical community (former settlement) in Shasta County, California. It is 5.4 miles S of Mountain Gate, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 96051.

Baird at a glance

State
California
County
Shasta County
ZIP code
96051
Nearest town
Mountain Gate (5.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
40.7925, -122.2953

Weather in Baird now

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Baird weather by the hour

Baird weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Baird.

This week in Baird

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Baird

What is the weather usually like in Baird?

Csa
Hot-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

35°52°69°85°102°55°40°Jan59°42°Feb63°44°Mar70°48°Apr79°55°May88°63°Jun97°69°Jul96°68°Aug90°63°Sep78°55°Oct62°46°Nov54°41°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

10.5"Jan11.4"Feb9.2"Mar4.6"Apr2.9"May1.5"Jun0.1"Jul0.2"Aug0.5"Sep3.4"Oct6.6"Nov12.0"Dec

Best time to visit Baird: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SHASTA DAM, CA US (USC00048135), adjusted for the elevation of Baird.

Baird weather month by month

January
55° 40°F
10.5 in of rain · 10 wet days
February
59° 42°F
11.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
63° 44°F
9.2 in of rain · 10 wet days
April
70° 48°F
4.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
79° 55°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
88° 63°F
1.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
97° 69°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
August
96° 68°F
0.2 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
90° 63°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
78° 55°F
3.4 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
62° 46°F
6.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
54° 41°F
12.0 in of rain · 10 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Baird through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM5:07 PM9 h 38 min
February7:01 AM5:45 PM10 h 44 min
March7:18 AM7:17 PM11 h 58 min
April6:28 AM7:50 PM13 h 21 min
May5:49 AM8:21 PM14 h 31 min
June5:35 AM8:44 PM15 h 8 min
July5:49 AM8:41 PM14 h 51 min
August6:18 AM8:08 PM13 h 50 min
September6:48 AM7:19 PM12 h 30 min
October7:19 AM6:30 PM11 h 10 min
November6:55 AM4:52 PM9 h 57 min
December7:24 AM4:44 PM9 h 19 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Baird?

Baird has a hot-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 40°F (5°C).

It gets about 63.0 inches (1,601 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Baird is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Baird

The closest live webcam is Holiday Harbor Resort: Sidehill, 1.6 miles SW of Baird.

Holiday Harbor Resort: SidehillHoliday Harbor Resort · 1.6 mi SWOn Windy
I-5 · SidehillI-5 · Lakehead · 1.6 mi SW
O'Brien: ObrienO'Brien · 1.9 mi NWOn Windy
I-5 · ObrienI-5 · Lakehead · 1.9 mi NW
Tunnel Inn: Pit River BridgeTunnel Inn · 2.7 mi SWOn Windy
I-5 · Pit River BridgeI-5 · Redding · 2.7 mi SW
Tunnel Inn: FawndaleTunnel Inn · 4.5 mi SOn Windy
I-5 · FawndaleI-5 · Redding · 4.5 mi S
Mountain Gate: BassMtnMountain Gate · 5.6 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com · Traffic cameras: Caltrans. Distances in a straight line from Baird.

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Questions about Baird

Where is Baird, CA?

Baird is a historical community (former settlement) in Shasta County, California, 5.4 miles S of Mountain Gate.

What county is Baird in?

Baird is in Shasta County, California.

What is the ZIP code of Baird, CA?

The ZIP code for Baird is 96051.

What is the nearest town to Baird?

Mountain Gate, 5.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Baird?

Yes. The closest is Holiday Harbor Resort: Sidehill, 1.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Baird?

July, with an average high of 97°F (36°C).

What is the coldest month in Baird?

January, with an average low of 40°F (5°C).

How much does it rain in Baird?

About 63.0 inches (1,601 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Baird?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Baird?

May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Baird have?

Hot-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csa).

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